K9 Memorials

Died – 2/7/20 Handler – Sgt. Brown Retired Kansas City Police Department K-9 officer passes away The Kansas City Police Department said retired K-9 Clint died on Friday. Clint retired in 2017 after a 10-year career with the department. “He lived out his retirement at home with his friend and partner, Sgt. Brown,” KCPD tweeted. “Rest in peace, good boy.”

Calgary police dog dies 1 month before retirement A Calgary police dog has died after nearly seven years on the force in patrol and drug detection roles, just one month before retirement. “Max was an extremely social and affectionate German shepherd who loved to meet everyone,” Calgary police said Monday in social media posts to Twitter and Facebook. “Max will …

Died – 2/3/20 Handler – Officer Mark Shayne Cambridge Mourns Death of K-9 Officer Dani She was a beloved Cambridge police officer who could do any job, anywhere. Her name was K-9 Officer Dani. The dog died suddenly on Monday after suffering a medical emergency. Laura King of Laura’s Pretty Paws Pets Grooming says Dani was a regular.”As long as …

Died 2/3/20 Handler – Sergeant Thomas Percodani Police Mourn K9 Diego Condolences to the officers of the Hammonton Police Department on the death of their longtime police K9 dog, Diego, Monday, Feb 3. Diego was a member of the Hammonton Police for 11 years, before retiring in 2017. Sergeant Thomas Percodani of the Hammonton Police received Diego in 2006 from …

BCI K9 Hex dead after two months on the job The Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s newest K9 officer Hex is dead after just two months on the job. A BCI spokesperson says on Jan. 22, a veterinarian found heart problems, including a cancerous growth in a ventricle, in the two-year-old yellow lab. The vet said the dog wasn’t in pain, …

Died – 1/31/20 Handler – Officer Jason Degumbia Meriden Mourns K9 Kilo C.P.W.D.A. is sad to announce the passing of K9 Kilo who was partnered with Officer Jason Degumbia with the Meriden Police Department. K-9 Kilo lost a brief battle with cancer. Officer Degumbia noticed K9 Kilo was having some difficulty breathing and had her evaluated by our veterinarian.. After …

Died 1/31/20 Handler – Officer Sower ‘Fun-loving’ Ionia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies Dinar’s death was “completely unexpected,” said Sower, who served as Dinar’s K-9 handler. Sower said the dog wasn’t feeling well on Monday, Jan. 27, and took him to Sterner Veterinary Clinic the next day. “I could tell he was not doing well,” Sower said. Veterinarians believe Dinar …

Died – 1/30/20 Handler – Officer Sean Hanse Romy, Sandy Springs’ first K9 officer, has died The Sandy Springs Police Department is mourning the loss of its first K9 officer, Romy. In a message posted on Facebook Jan. 29 by Officer Sean Hanse and his wife, Nancy Culotta Hanse, Mike Dewald, Hanse’s former K9 partner, announced Romy, a female Belgian …

Died – 1/29/20 Handler – Sgt. Bryan Barnes Former Lorain County Sheriff’s Office K9 Ozzy passes away On Tuesday, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office informed the public that former K9 Ozzy had passed away at the age of12 after a long battle with autoimmune disease. Ozzy was a certified dual purpose Patrol K-9 who served the Sheriff’s Office and his …

Died – 1/29/20 Handler – Officer Craig Spokane Police officer mourns the loss of his K9 companion, Leo With heavy hearts, the Spokane Police Department said goodbye to one of their K9 companions on Wednesday. Leonidas (Leo) began his career with the Police Department’s K9 Unit in 2008. He died at home this week from what appeared to be a …